You haven’t spoken to your best friend in months. Maybe you got a new boyfriend she didn’t like, or maybe you found separate hobbies. If your heart feels chopped in half by the split, you may want to win your best friend back. However, not all friendships are meant to last forever.
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Teenagers who regularly get exercise are more likely to maintain a healthy weight, less likely to develop certain diseases and more likely to feel good in mind and body, according to TeensHealth from Nemours.
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Children between the ages of 3 and 5 are typically vivacious and enjoy turning almost everything into a game. This innate playfulness is beneficial, because physical activity helps them develop the motor skills and confidence they’ll need for the rest of their lives.
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Much of a woman’s pregnancy weight melts off in the months after she gives birth, thanks to hormonal changes that lead the body to release excess fluid and cause the midsection to shrink down. However, excess body fat can linger for years after you have a baby if you don’t take extra steps to burn if off.
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Your 7-week-old still has many characteristics of a newborn, but he is developing at a rapid pace. With every passing day he meets new milestones and his personality shines through a little more.
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Your baby grew dramatically when she was still in the womb, but she’s just getting started. Her size at birth and her growth over time are important indicators of whether she’s thriving.
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If you’ve been dreaming about having a little boy, you may wonder if there’s anything you can do to make your dream a reality.
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With each new milestone your toddler reaches, you may become more certain that she’s the brightest toddler you’ve ever seen. Parental biases aside, you could be onto something.
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Your knees are complex machines that contain many tendons, ligaments and cartilage. They work to connect the bones and muscles in your lower and upper legs. Your knees may get sore and sustain injuries if you use them a lot but don’t take steps to maintain them.
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There’s no need to start wearing baggy and unflattering clothes just because your belly expands during pregnancy. Clingy clothing can flatter your best features while accenting your new baby bump. However, keep in mind that certain areas of your ever-changing body will need some extra space to breathe.
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When you’re trying to decide how to fuel up before and after a run, your go-to strategy may be to down a sports drink and chomp on an energy bar or piece of fruit. However, another option is chocolate.
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The sugar molecule is the simplest form of carbohydrate, according to MayoClinic.com. Sugar gets absorbed into the bloodstream and becomes blood sugar, or glucose, where it acts as fuel for your entire body for functions ranging from breathing to jogging. Your body can also store some sugar for later use.
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Sodium bicarbonate, otherwise known as baking soda, is a chemical compound that serves a variety of roles in household cleaning and baking. Sodium bicarbonate also happens to be an important part of your body.
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Although drinking alcohol in large quantities can increase your risk of health problems such as liver damage and addiction, having small amounts may actually be good for your health in some cases.
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Caffeine is a bitter substance that stimulates your central nervous system. This means it can help boost your alertness and eliminate your drowsiness, according to MedlinePlus.com. Chances are you consume some caffeine on a regular basis if you drink coffee or tea, drink soda or eat chocolate.
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If you have recently lost a lot of fluid but haven’t had enough drinks to replace it, you may start experiencing dehydration symptoms such as headaches, lightheadedness and dark-colored urine. You should be able to reverse the condition by having extra fluids at home as long as your dehydration is mild.
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If you’re trying to gain some extra body mass, the safest way to do it is to put it on in the form of muscle rather than body fat, according to Harvard Health Publications. Don’t fall for product advertisements that claim you need tons of extra protein powder to bulk up properly.
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If your 3-year-old refuses to eat anything but cheesy noodles and chicken fingers, don’t fret. Many preschool-aged children are notoriously picky eaters, but that doesn’t guarantee that they are deficient in nutrients, according to MayoClinic.com.
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If you are skinnier than your friends, you may feel the need to gain weight to catch up in size. Most teens don’t have any reason to try to gain any weight. However, you may be able to naturally put on extra pounds if you focus on developing stronger muscles.
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Many of the foods and drinks Americans consume fall within the “empty calories” category. These products, more commonly known as junk food, contain many calories from added sugars and solid fats but offer very few significant nutrients, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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